English phrase from drama scenes

Professional Ways to Say "told you i"

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Refuse

I told you I can't give a civilian

This means the speaker is refusing because they are not allowed to share the footage.

From Why I Did It, Episode 27

When do people say this?

Scene Context

A speaker refuses a request by citing a police restriction on sharing camera footage.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you need to deny access to information or evidence because of rules or legal limits. It can sound abrupt if you do not add a polite explanation.

Better ways to say it

1
I can't give you footage from the police camera.
2
I can't share police footage with a civilian.
3
I'm not allowed to give out police camera footage.

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